Barrett-Jackson 2011: Scottsdale gets a taste of British class

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Filed under: Convertible, Auctions, Rolls-Royce

1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Mercia Special Roadster - Click above for high-res image gallery

We're surrounded by mighty American Muscle here at the 2011 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. Faintly in the background, behind the roar of massive V8s and flashy paintjobs, sits a cup of tea amidst a sea of Budweiser. A 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Mercia Special Roadster is patiently waiting to cross the auction block.. and it looks nervous.

In storage for 33 years, this two-passenger convertible may be a blast to the past but it also features a few modern amenities such as a power-adjustable driver's seat and fiberglass mats in the wheel wheels to prevent chipping.

Originally the car had just 17,000 miles on the odometer. After being completely restored in 2010 it has added just 50 more. We're not quite sure how the muscle car-happy crowd will react to this fine example of British open-top motoring.

Be sure to check out the official auction listing for this 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Mercia Special Roadster. Also, make sure to stay on top of what's crossing the block by watching streaming coverage courtesy of Speed.

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Gallery: 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Mercia Special Roadster at Barrett-Jackson 2011



Photos copyright 2011 Jeff Glucker/AOLBarrett-Jackson 2011: Scottsdale gets a taste of British class originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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